Articles about Ray of Hope Prize
ECOncrete Founder Featured on "What if We Get it Right?" Podcast
An Interview with Shimrit Perkol-Finkel
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Two Ray of Hope Prize Finalists Featured by Donut Media
Two finalists from the 2020 Ray of Hope Prize competition were recently featured on Donut Media's YouTube channel.
Read MoreCommunicating with nematodes for better farming
Pheronym increases the effectiveness of commercially available beneficial nematodes (microscopic roundworms) by tapping into their natural communication platform, pheromones. By telling nematodes to be more effective and efficient predators, they are allowing for a widespread adoption of a proven organic farming technique.
Read MoreHow the nanostructure of a butterfly wing inspired a better way to purify air
Biomimicry Institute
Metalmark addresses the global air pollution crisis by turning contaminated fumes into breathable air. Inspired by the structural coloration, aerodynamics, strength, lightness, and water repellency of butterfly wings, they are creating high-performance catalytic materials that can purify both indoor and outdoor air.
Read MoreRay of Hope Prize Finalist, Helicoid Industries Designs with Inspiration from Mantis Shrimp
Helicoid is making lighter, stronger, and more impact resistant composites by applying the same internal architecture found in the mantis shrimp’s extremely durable club.
Read MoreSeeking the top Nature-Inspired Startup for the $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize
Applications are now open for the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize®, organized by the Biomimicry Institute in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This $100,000 Prize is awarded annually to the top nature-inspired startup, and applications are due December 4, 2020.
Read MorespotLess Materials: Ray of Hope Prize Finalist
Sprayable coatings that repel liquid, sludge, bacteria, and more
spotLESS Materials: Sprayable coatings that repel liquid, sludge, bacteria and more.
Read MoreHow coral is inspiring eco-friendly clothing
Werewool is a biomaterials company that develops fibers with tailored aesthetic and performance properties. Inspired by nature, they design fibers at the DNA level to create sustainable textiles with inherent properties; creating low impact materials with a circular life cycle.
Read MoreThis paint inspired by butterflies could be the secret to cooler cities
Reprinted from Fast Company
Cypris Materials has created a paint inspired by blue morpho butterfly wings, which get their color from blue lightwaves reflecting off the nanostructure of the wings themselves (up close you’ll see they’re actually translucent). Like butterfly wings, Cypris’ paint works through reflection, so color comes from particular lightwaves that reflect off the nanostructure of the paint. In short, this paint functions through structural color rather than chemical pigments or dyes.
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